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Most health experts agree that people who lose weight with fad diets are rarely able to keep it off. You may also put yourself at risk for not getting enough nutrients. To help achieve a healthy weight loss,
eat a well-balanced diet and participate in regular exercise. Limit your loss to between 1/2 and 2 pounds per week.

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We help people and animals with natural alternatives through nutritional analysis.

Category: Gluten-FreeDescription: Chickpeas also called garbanzo beans are a great source of protein and a healthy addition to your diet. Naturally low in fat, they are also high in dietary fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals. Eating chickpeas on a regular basis can help you lose weight, boost intestinal health and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Some healthy benefits of chickpeas flour:

Prevent cardiovascular disease - Reduces bad cholesterol in the bloodGreat benefits on intestinal flora -Increases good bacteria and Protects against colorectal cancer. Contributes to the effectiveness of the immune system. Helps increase the assimilation of minerals and vitamins

Excellent source of manganese - This crucial mineral helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors and sex hormones. Not only it plays a role in fat and carbohydrate absorption, it regulates blood sugar and helps normalize brain and nerve system.

Source of copper - Copper is important for proper growth, absorption of iron and enzymatic reactions. It maintains the integrity of connective tissues, ageing and produces energy. It also enables normal metabolic process in association with amino acids and vitamins.

Source of folic acid - Folic acid assists the production of red blood cells, helps the heart stay healthy and keep the brain young. It is essential is fetus development and it can reduce depression.